Reg has been in the credit lists for many television shows. He worked in extremely popular TV series, including Oz, Outcast and Grimm. However, the actor’s most notable performances came in The Wire and House of Cards.

Reg E. Cathey, winner of the award for guest actor in a drama for “House of Cards,” (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Cathey worked in the political thriller, ‘House of Cards’, as Freddy Hayes. He was a guest actor and played the role of a barbecue pit owner. The role landed him two nominations, and he won an Emmy accolade in 2015 for ‘Outstanding Guest Actor’ in year 2015.

Kevin Anderson (left) as Andy and Reg E Cathey as Red pictured in the new theatre production of The Shawshank Redemption. (Photo by Katie Collins/PA Images via Getty Images)

The actor also starred in numerous films. His most recognizable roles include that of Dr. Franklin Storm in Fantastic Four‘s latest edition in 2015.

He was also extremely popular due to his early theater performances and his dialog delivery with that baritone voice. Reg was accredited for his performances in the latter part of his career, although he had been in the industry for quite some time now.

“When I was on ‘Oz’ years ago, I did an interview, and the guy said, ‘You’re one of the few actors who can make their living as an actor without being famous,’”

“We both laughed. And it’s true. There’s a small club of us, actors and actresses, because it’s really difficult just to make a living as an actor without being famous. It used to be easier when I first started, but now it’s really, really difficult.”

“Reg Cathey, 1958-2018. Not only a fine, masterful actor — but simply one of the most delightful human beings with whom I ever shared some long days on set. On wit alone, he could double any man over and leave him thinking. Reg, your memory is a great blessing,” he wrote.

“Shattered at the loss of Reg E. Cathey! Brilliant actor, humorist & friend! Irreplaceable! The ancestors about to be challenged!!”

The real reason behind Cathey’s death was not revealed. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for SiriusXM)Actor Reg E. Cathey attends “The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks” New York Premiere at SVA Theater in New York City. (Photo by Mark Sagliocco/FilmMagic)

‘The Wire’ actor’s actual cause of death has not been revealed yet. However, the main reason has been his battle with cancer.